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Lions Awarded DE Armonty Bryant Via Waivers, Place DE Wallace Gilberry On Reserve/Injured

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 3: Defensive end Armonty Bryant #95 of the Cleveland Browns after a sack during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 3, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Ravens 24-18. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they were awarded DE Armonty Bryant via waivers and placed DE Wallace Gilberry (abdomen) on Reserve/Injured.

Entering his fourth NFL season, Bryant (6-4, 265) joins the Lions defense following a three-year stint with the Cleveland Browns (2013-15). He played in 14 games (two starts) last season for the Browns, finishing with 40 tackles (28 solo), 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Originally drafted by the Browns in the seventh round (217th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft out of East Central (Okla.) University, Bryant has appeared in 31 career NFL games (four starts). His career totals include 61 tackles (40 solo), 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.